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CLASSIFICATION TITLE:
Therapist - OBRA
SALARY:
$66,559.45 - $86,089.08
DEPARTMENT:
Community Mental Health
Opening Date:
10/29/2026
Closing Date:
11/14/2026 12:00 a.m.
FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt – Overtime pursuant to Collective Bargaining Agreement
EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP: Just cause subject to probationary period
CURRENT HOURS AND STARTING TIME: Full-time (37.5 hours per week) position. The starting time for this position is currently 8:30 a.m.
LOCATION: http://www.mccmh.net/locations/
GENERAL SUMMARY
Under direction, completes Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) pre-admission (PAS) and annual resident review (ARR) screenings. Delivers and reviews completed screenings with consumers and guardians.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Reviews and prescreens Level I referral forms submitted by hospitals and nursing homes to determine need for full assessment.
Schedules Level II Assessment with nursing facilities, hospitals, consumers, guardians and family homes.
Completes face-to-face assessments at nursing facilities, hospitals and family homes. Consults with nursing facility and hospital staff. Reviews available clinical records to incorporate into Level II assessment.
Completes Level II Assessment in State electronic medical record (EMR) system.
Reviews list of Level II assessments with upcoming due dates. Notifies nursing facilities of assessments coming due.
Delivers and reviews completed Level II Assessments with consumers and guardians.
Screens Level II assessments for consumers needing specialized treatment and transition services.
Makes referrals for specialized services or other mental health services.
Performs indirect clinical services, including timely and complete case documentation following Macomb County Community Mental Health (MCCMH) policies and procedures.
Confirms diagnosis to make the most suitable, least restrictive, and medically necessary clinical recommendations.
Assists client and/or family in obtaining appropriate programs and resources.
Maintains accurate clinical documentation, including assessments, progress notes, treatment plans and other required documentation.
Ensures administrative paperwork is accurate and up to date, including staff activity logs, statistical reports, attendance, mileage reports, and case lists.
Conducts thorough, accurate, clinically sound triage/screening with consumer/guardian/family members in a timely manner.
Requests appropriate authorizations for services provided; monitors utilization of services; requests re-authorizations or continuations as appropriate.
Serves on community mental health or community-based committees.
Operates an automobile to perform assigned job functions.
Performs related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Education and Experience
Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or Doctorate in Psychology or a directly related mental health field
Two (2) years or more clinical experience working in a mental health setting
Preferred Education and Experience
Previous community mental health experience with children, adolescents, and adults
Required Licenses or Certifications
Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Limited Licensed Master of Social Work (LLMSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Limited Licensed Professional Counselor (LLPC), Masters Limited Psychologist (LLP), Temporary Limited Licensed Psychologist (TLLP), Licensed Psychologist (LP), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Marriage and Family Therapist Limited (LLMFT)
Possession of required state licensure appropriate to position and ability to meet privileging and credentialing…